The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-01-27
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
The Weeks DOiDgS al the Ma
iiOnal Capital


there found Mrs Logan and her daughter, Mrs.
Mai Tucker.
The committee was introduced TO Mrs. Logan
by Mr. Chase, and cx-Minister Smith having
been selected spokesman addressed Mrs. Logan
in a feeling and most eloquent manner. lie
assured her that the colored people throughout
the country held Gen. Logan in high esteem,
aud as representatives of that race they had
called in obedience 20 the wishes Of that class
20 assure her that they honOred and respected
him and expressed their profound sorrow in
the hour Of bereavement. The address Of Mr..
Smyth was SO touching in its delivery that Mrs.
Logan could not refrain from shedding tears.
He concluded his remarks by reading the reso-
buttons that were adopted at the citizens me-
mortal meeting. The resolutions are engrossed
on parchment, signed by w. Calvin Chase, A.
ST. A. Smith. Hon. John NJ Langston, ex-Min-
lister John H. Smyth, Dr. Il. j. Shadd, Rev.
George w. Moore, and Prof w. B. johnson.
So overcome was Mrs. Logan that il was diff
cult for her TO reply, but in a few moments she
gained sufficient strength and responded in
manner that brought tears to the eyes Of all.
She thanked the committee for the gratitude
which was manifested on the part Of the col
ored people FOR her husband and assured them
that the engrossed resolutions would be held IN
sacred remembrance in honor Of that noble and
oppressed race of people. The scene at the
house was very affecting.
THE NATIONAL BARD.
Mrs Sarah A. Kelley, of Honesdale, Pa, who
signs herself the Bard Of Shanty Hill" has
petitioned Congress in her own behalf She is
the widow of Horace J. Kelley, Co. c, l77th Pa.
After stating that her husband was drafted
into the Union army; that he was honorably
discharged but became insane from disease
contracted in the service; that he died, and
she filed a claim for pension, which was re-
jected, she being unable to procure the neces-
sary evidence, concludes as follows:
do further set forth that your petitioner has lit
erary attachments of no common order; that she
takes great delight I'm writing poems and songs.
large volume now written she would be glad TO
publish had she the means. While other Govern
ments have " National Bards y this Government has
no National Bard and her greatest ambition Is TO
be the National Bard" She would therefore ask
your honorable body 10 pass an act of Congress
making her the National Bard" with an annual
(sisned) SARAH A. KELLEY.
The petition is Endorsed by several citizens
OF the vicinity, one of whom states that "hav-
ing published several of Mrs Kelley's poems"
he asks Congress to grant her request. The re-
port of the Senate Committee simply approves
the rejection of the claim by the Pension Office
without referring to the National Bards" re-
guest.
UNION VETERANS UNION.
The first Grand Encampment Of the Union
Veterans Union was held in Washington last
week The following officers were elected:
nj. A. Dillon, Washington, ID. c., Commander
in-Chief; VIM. Clark, Cleveland, o., Deputy
Commander; Alexander N. johnson, Newark,
N. j., Brigadier-General; q. S. Ayers, Maine,
Chaplain-in Henry A. Cheever, Chelsea,
Mass, Surgeon General. Executive Commit
tee-Willam A. White Washington, ID. c.; q.
J. Burch, Ohio; p. H. COney, Kansas; j. J.
Brown, New York, and Edward Hughes, Mas
sachusetts.
The badge Of the Order adopted consists of a
marrow ribbon, with red, white and blue stripes
the headpiece is Of brass, representing clasped
hands; pendant is an octagonal shield, around
the rim Of which are the words Union Neter-
ans Union, IS6l-lS65." in the center is a
pair of crossed cannons and sabers and above
the same are the letters, j. l.. C." This shield
rests ON crossed muskets The button has as a
centerpiece six-pointed star, and between the
points are the letters, " U. V. L., ls6l-Is65"
On Friday the veterans called upon the Presi-
dent and were cordially received In the even
ing the Ohio delegates, some 20 in number, left
on special chartered car for home. A large
number Of resident members Of the Union
Veterans Union escorted them TO the train
and wished them a pleasant journey. The
Ohio men were well pleased with the city and
their treatment while here and assured the
veterans a good time at the next Encampment
which is TO be held at Cleveland, next Septem.
Der.
CONGRESSIONAL CHAT.
The many friends who have rejoiced at Sem
ntof hawley's reelection have kept his desk
literally covered with tasteful and elegant
floral designs. He deserves them
Mr.. Barnes, of Georgia is the heaviest
Member Of the House. He weighs over 300
pounds. Messrs, Sawyer, Of Wisconsin, and
Stanford OF California are the poItliest men In
the Spuafp The s.,f =
Gen. Wheeler, of Alabama the tallest man
Is Mr.. Stewart, of Texas, who stands six feet
three inches in his boots.
HAPPY MAN.
The gossips assert that the happiest man in
Washington is Secretary Lamar. His thoupbt-
ful, dreamy face wears on il a constant Indian
Summer-like glow OF sunny contentment as il
20 indicate the happy frnition of 80 years of
loving aspiration. Those who have seen his
bride describe her as "a slender little lady
with bright, pretty features and gray hair"
THE SIGNAL OFFICE.
The position Of Chief Signal Officer Of the
Army, made vacant by the death of Gen. HAGEN
rs not likely 10 be filled for the reason that. In
accordance with the report Of Gen. Sheridan,
approved by the Secretary Of War, il is prob.
able that Congress will at an carly date abolish
the Signal Service as a part Of the army and
place the weather Bureau under the control of
one OF the other Departments. A large number
oil army officers and civilians would like the
position Of Chief Of the Bureau whether IL re-
mains part Of the army or not.
A FAMOUS BATTLE SWORD.
The President has transmitted TO Congress a
message conveying the offer of Col Samuel O.
Reid TO present to the United States the battle
saber used by his father the late Capt Samuel
S Si hela' whlle IN command Of the United
States private-armed brig of war General
Armstrong, OF seven guns and 80 men, al the
battle OF fayal on the both and 9th of Sen.
temDer, lola in this memorable conflict the
Armstrong was attacked by British squadron
consisting Of the ship Of the line PlantaRent
and frigate Rota, aud the brig Of war Carnation,
With total force of l36 guns and 1900 men
NO naval battle was ever comparable with that
OF the Armstrong, either as 10 the uneoual
forces engaged, the unyielding and inhexible
bravery OF her officers and crew, or ms 10 Tho
grand results which followed in the defeat Q,
the British expedition against Louisiana. II
D. with this sabcr that Capt. Reid killed the
First Lieutenant Of the frigatc Rota in a hand
to-hand light Appropriate action will be taker
ny Congress ior the acceptance Of this relic Of
the last war with England.
POTOMAC RELIEF CORPS.
Potomac Relief Corps, No 2 will give q In
erary aud musical entertainment on Frida,
evening, 2sth inst, at Grand Army Hall. Sew
enth and l. streets. A very interesting pro
gram of solos. ROTATIONS, instrumental music
ETC., will be rendered. The object Of this en-
tertainmont Is 20 replenish the relief fund o
The Corps which has become greatly depleted
on account Of the heavy inroads made upon /
py Inc SICK and destitute comrades and thei